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Consider the following counties:

  1. Australia
  2. Canada
  3. China
  4. India
  5. Japan
  6. USA
Which of the above are among the ‘free-trade partners’ of ASEAN?
  1. 1, 2, 4 and 6
  2. 3, 4, 5 and 6
  3. 1, 3, 4 and 5
  4. 2, 3, 4 and 6

Explanation

Option (c) is correct
  • The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has free trade agreements with six partners namely People’s Republic of China (ACFTA), Republic of Korea (AKFTA), Japan (AJCEP), India (AIFTA) as well as Australia and New Zealand (AANZFTA).

Infographic detailing ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) with member countries, core aims, key agreements, and challenges. Features a map highlighting member states in blue, a timeline of institutional mechanisms, and sections on geopolitical pressures, strategic goals, and recent developments.

Answer: (c) 1, 3, 4 and 5; Difficulty Level: Medium
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